You Are What You EAT by Kerry Hicke https://padlet.com/hickeka/ug19dg66yh33 Explore the Info-graphic. Then answer the questions on the Padlet. en-us 2019-05-28 03:05:18 UTC 2025-10-22 19:17:57 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lovecookie.png Matthew Davis https://padlet.com/hickeka/ug19dg66yh33/wish/1433517096 Why is there a need for a food guide?
There is a need for a food guide because the typical western diet is not very healthy. For example, the calories consumed per person from 1970 to 2008 increased by nearly 25%.

What do you think is the purpose of this info-graphic? What information is being conveyed?
I think that the purpose of this infographic is to inform viewers that although healthy eating may not be the most enjoyable, it is key to a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. 

What changes, if any, would you recommend to improve the current nutritional guidelines?
The only change I would make to the current nutritional guidelines would be to clarify how much of each food group should be eaten. For example, grains and protein make up half of the recommended diet, but it does not specify how much each food group contributes to that 50%.
]]> 2021-04-19 15:05:46 UTC https://padlet.com/hickeka/ug19dg66yh33/wish/1433517096 Aaliyah Qatato https://padlet.com/hickeka/ug19dg66yh33/wish/1441080099 Why is there a need for a food guide?- The reason why there is a need for a food guide is because in America the stander and quality of diets have gone down a lot, causing serious effects to increase a lot such as obesity, heart disease, cancer, etc. We need something to guide us in the right direction of healthy eating which is why the food guide is a must, it will guide us towards the healthy eating goal. 

What do you think is the purpose of this info-graphic? What information is being conveyed?- The purpose of this info-graphic is to show people how unhealthy the American diet is, and its effects, and why and how the American food guide came to be, was changed, and now used to educate people on nutrition. The information that is being conveyed is statistical, and empirical information about how food guides throughout history were made (how they were broken up into), they're weak points, effects of the American diet, and tips to go along with following the new and improve fitness guide, all contributing to the purpose of this info-graph.

What changes, if any, would you recommend to improve the current nutritional guidelines?- The only change I would make in the nutritional guidelines is to give the exact percentages of each group out of 100. Now i know it says fruits and vegetables are half, and grains and protein are half, but I would love to know what’s the percentage of dairy contributing to the full 100 percent of every single days meal. It just says very small, I would like to see a percent, otherwise I think the nutritional guide is fantastic. ]]> 2021-04-21 05:11:52 UTC https://padlet.com/hickeka/ug19dg66yh33/wish/1441080099 Catharine Erwin https://padlet.com/hickeka/ug19dg66yh33/wish/1448126311 1. Why is there a need for a food guide? Most people are unaware of the necessary foods to eat, as well as how much of each, and what types. A guideline gives information in a simple straightforward way that is easy to under distant and implement.
2. What do you think is the purpose of this info-graphic? What information is being conveyed? I believe the info graphic gave information on what to look for in a good food guideline, as it showed the downsides of the past diagrams. It mainly focused on consuming the good foods of each food group, and the necessity to eat the right amounts of each group. 
3. Explain why the nutritional needs changed over time and what that may mean to you now: There used to be more activity, and not as much free time. Food also used to be processed less, so it was healthier. However, they did lack in some food groups, overall they were healthier in the amount of food and the type of food consumed. Now we have two better regulate our diets to remain healthy.
]]> 2021-04-22 16:21:55 UTC https://padlet.com/hickeka/ug19dg66yh33/wish/1448126311 Carys Francis https://padlet.com/hickeka/ug19dg66yh33/wish/1449239875
Why is there a need for a food guide?
Without a food guide, the eating habits of people all across the country would plummet and become very unhealthy. We need the food guide to keep our habits in check.

What do you think is the purpose of this info-graphic? What information is being conveyed?
The purpose of this infographic is to give a visual representation to  important information regarding western eating habit. The information being conveyed includes relevant percentages, problems in the average American's diet, and the food pyramid.

]]> 2021-04-22 20:09:01 UTC https://padlet.com/hickeka/ug19dg66yh33/wish/1449239875 Joycelyn Sepolen https://padlet.com/hickeka/ug19dg66yh33/wish/1449514277 Why is there a need for a food guide?
A food guide is necessary to help better the health of a nation's citizens. Whether its to increase the amount of food their citizens eat or decrease poor food choices these can be very helpful. Food guides set a national standard for a healthy diet. 

Explain why the nutritional needs changed over time and what that may mean to you now.
In the early 1900s through the 60s U.S. food guides emphasized the need to consumer more food to be strong. They did so during a time when malnourishment was a much larger concern than obesity. Since the 70s, however, obesity has become a rising concern. This has lead to food guides that emphasize healthy eating and consuming fewer calories. 

What changes, if any, would you recommend to improve the current nutritional guidelines?
The only change I would make to the current nutritional guidelines is to emphasize the need for water and how much of it you should drink. The majority of people do not drink enough water and instead choose sugary drinks. This has lead to a lot of dehydration and poorly impacts the body's ability to digest even healthy foods.



]]> 2021-04-22 21:44:49 UTC https://padlet.com/hickeka/ug19dg66yh33/wish/1449514277 Pedro De La Fuente https://padlet.com/hickeka/ug19dg66yh33/wish/1450118725
  • Why is there a need for a food guide? Having a food guide will allow people to obtain healthy habits. This information sets up the national standard for the public's guideline in maintain one's diet.
  • What do you think is the purpose of this info-graphic? What information is being conveyed? The purpose of the info-graphic is to educate and inform us readers. Giving us knowledge of how many people eat unhealthy and what would be considered healthy. It allows us to understand which diet is best suited for us individually. It also shows how the nutrition diet changed over the years.
  • Explain why the nutritional needs changed over time and what that may mean to you now. As the public starts to eat new foods and companies release more artificial crops. The change in nutrition adjusts to the studies every couple of years. The different visually representation allows readers to better understand the intake and levels need to maintain a diet. 
    • ]]>     2021-04-23 02:03:20 UTC https://padlet.com/hickeka/ug19dg66yh33/wish/1450118725     Stephanie Madaparambathu https://padlet.com/hickeka/ug19dg66yh33/wish/1454020819 Why is there a need for a food guide? A food guide is something that is needed because it helps you by giving you the needed food to stay healthy. Explain why the nutritional needs changed over time and what that may mean to you now. Nutritional needs changed over time because what we eat have changed as time went by. To me, nutritional needs are something that we need to survive daily and is very important. What can you do to learn from the nutritional evolution and improve your health and wellness? I can consume the right kind of food for my body and keep myself healthy.]]> 2021-04-24 02:01:46 UTC https://padlet.com/hickeka/ug19dg66yh33/wish/1454020819 Brenna peters https://padlet.com/hickeka/ug19dg66yh33/wish/1454874014 What is the purpose of a food guide? - The need for a food guide arises from the fact that in America, the standard and consistency of diets have declined significantly, resulting in severe consequences such as obesity, heart disease, cancer, and other diseases. We need something to point us in the direction of healthy eating, which is why the food guide is essential; it will direct us in the right direction.

    2. What do you think the infographic's intent is? What kind of information is being communicated? The infographic's aim is to educate and inform the audience. Giving us insight into how many people consume unhealthy foods and what constitutes a healthy diet. It enables us to determine which diet is best for us as individuals. It also demonstrates how the nutrition diet has evolved over time.


    What updates, if any, do you think the new dietary recommendations should undergo? 
    To the existing dietary recommendations, the only improvement I can make is to explain how much of each food category should be consumed. Grains and protein, for example, account for half of the recommended diet, although it is unclear how much each food group contributes to that 50 percent.


    ]]>     2021-04-24 16:42:38 UTC https://padlet.com/hickeka/ug19dg66yh33/wish/1454874014     Tatum Bacon https://padlet.com/hickeka/ug19dg66yh33/wish/1510934697 What is the aim of a food guide? 
    Without a food guide, people's eating habits around the country will deteriorate and become dangerously unhealthy. To keep our habits in check, we need the food guide. 

    What do you think the infographic's intent is? What kind of information is being communicated? 
    This infographic's aim is to provide a visual representation of important details about diet needs 

    ]]>     2021-05-10 19:59:36 UTC https://padlet.com/hickeka/ug19dg66yh33/wish/1510934697     Jasmine Alvarez https://padlet.com/hickeka/ug19dg66yh33/wish/1527488199

  • Why is there a need for a food guide? A food guide is a necessity because without one we won't know which food are beneficial for us and which ones are bad


  • What can you do to learn from the nutritional evolution and improve your health and wellness? You can talk to your doctor, a teacher who works in that department and even go online and do research 


  • What do you think is the purpose of this info-graphic? What information is being conveyed? I think the purpose of the infographic is to give a visual representation of foods to have a better understanding. It helps us understand ad retain info better




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